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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.70, 33,246.60 and 9,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.70, 33,246.60 and 9,015.40 is: 13,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.70 : 33,246.60 = 9,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.70/33,246.60 = 9,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.70x = 33,246.60 × 9,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.70x = 299,731,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,731,397.64/22,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.75

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